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About Frill-fin Turkeyfish
Elongated, triangular body with vibrant red, blue, and yellow bands; distinctive dorsal spines displaying a pattern resembling a frill.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Diseases
- Appearance
- Elongated, triangular body with vibrant red, blue, and yellow bands; distinctive dorsal spines displaying a pattern resembling a frill.
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small crustaceans (copepods), mollusks, marine worms, and other marine fishes in both wild and aquarium environments.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 200 gallon tank • 72-78°F temperature • pH 8.1-8.4 • Strong water flow • Live rock and hiding places • Feed a variety of meaty foods
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Min tank size
- 200 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Expert - Frill-fin Turkeyfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Care Level
- Expert
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- Pterois frill is naturally found in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically in countries such as Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Australia (Northern Territory), and other islands of the Pacific Ocean. Their depth range can vary from shallow reefs to around 60 meters.
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